Rooney Mara Is Set To Play Audrey Hepburn In Upcoming Biopic

We are getting a film based on iconic Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn and American actress Rooney Mara has just been announced as the leading lady.

Rooney has starred in films such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Mary Magdalene and The Social Network and is a two time Oscar nominee.

Twitter reacted to the news with delight with fans sharing their excitement at the casting.

No bcs im still excited about Audrey Hepburn biopic starring Rooney Mara, her performance in Carol was already Audrey Hepburn coded so shes gonna DEVOUR this pic.twitter.com/bc9VwXWglO

— ken (@ANYWAYSDOLAN) January 7, 2022

Rooney Mara should have 2 Oscars at this point in her career. Let’s see if third times the charm with this Audrey Hepburn biopic pic.twitter.com/ckmurCI3sU

— Christian Cortave (@CCortave24) January 7, 2022

Rooney Mara as Audrey Hepburn.. I can see it pic.twitter.com/3foptWbvOk

— Murtada Elfadl (@ME_Says) January 7, 2022

Some fans were shocked that Lily Collins wasn’t cast in the role due to her quite uncanny resemblance to Audrey Hepburn.

Lily Collins did everything except produce a biopic starring her as Audrey Hepburn. I know she mad Rooney Mara beat her to the punch. pic.twitter.com/x7YdPOpwCl

— 𝔣𝔢𝔯𝔡𝔬𝔰𝔞 (she/her) (@atomicwick) January 7, 2022

Although both actresses would have portrayed Audrey’s iconic looks impeccably, we’re looking forward to seeing the finished product!